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E-learning developers play a crucial role in designing and implementing online learning experiences. The average salary for these professionals is approximately $88,260 per year or $42 per hour. Salary levels can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and industry sector.
States like California, New York, and Washington typically offer higher salaries for e-learning developers due to the demand for digital education solutions. Furthermore, industries such as technology, healthcare, and government often provide competitive compensation packages. As e-learning continues to grow, developers can expect to see increasing opportunities in various sectors.
Salary estimates available online indicate that e-learning developers with advanced skills and specialized knowledge can command salaries higher than the average. Those with experience in programming languages and instructional design often find themselves in higher-paying positions. As the demand for e-learning solutions rises, staying current with industry trends can enhance your career prospects.
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The average e-learning developer salary in Washington, Idaho, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average e-learning developer salary states are Michigan, Indiana, and Colorado.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,089 | $51.49 |
| 2 | Ohio | $87,611 | $42.12 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $92,160 | $44.31 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $97,652 | $46.95 |
| 5 | Nevada | $87,676 | $42.15 |
| 6 | Utah | $90,325 | $43.43 |
| 7 | Idaho | $102,463 | $49.26 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $100,780 | $48.45 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $92,966 | $44.70 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $86,165 | $41.43 |
| 11 | Maryland | $89,016 | $42.80 |
| 12 | Arizona | $92,507 | $44.47 |
| 13 | Kansas | $82,972 | $39.89 |
| 14 | Delaware | $89,974 | $43.26 |
| 15 | Missouri | $85,340 | $41.03 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $87,230 | $41.94 |
| 17 | Texas | $88,067 | $42.34 |
| 18 | Virginia | $84,682 | $40.71 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $83,660 | $40.22 |
| 20 | California | $96,345 | $46.32 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $88,166 | $42.39 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $84,871 | $40.80 |
| 23 | Alabama | $83,001 | $39.90 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $82,020 | $39.43 |
| 25 | Vermont | $82,889 | $39.85 |
| 26 | Maine | $81,156 | $39.02 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $85,982 | $41.34 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $78,963 | $37.96 |
| 29 | Georgia | $80,253 | $38.58 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $81,701 | $39.28 |
| 31 | Iowa | $80,793 | $38.84 |
| 32 | Oregon | $84,462 | $40.61 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $78,878 | $37.92 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $82,081 | $39.46 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $77,855 | $37.43 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $82,851 | $39.83 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $80,786 | $38.84 |
| 38 | Indiana | $72,606 | $34.91 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $73,577 | $35.37 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $71,307 | $34.28 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $76,735 | $36.89 |
| 42 | Montana | $79,029 | $37.99 |
| 43 | Alaska | $76,731 | $36.89 |
| 44 | Michigan | $73,164 | $35.17 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $77,220 | $37.13 |
| 46 | Colorado | $72,021 | $34.63 |
| 47 | New York | $80,248 | $38.58 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $71,764 | $34.50 |
| 49 | Illinois | $79,754 | $38.34 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $70,538 | $33.91 |
| 51 | Florida | $73,973 | $35.56 |
The highest-paying cities for e-learning developers are Bothell, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Quincy, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bothell, WA | $107,561 | $51.71 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $103,351 | $49.69 |
| 3 | Quincy, MA | $100,927 | $48.52 |
| 4 | Glendale, AZ | $92,691 | $44.56 |
| 5 | Round Rock, TX | $88,414 | $42.51 |
| 6 | Piscataway, NJ | $88,248 | $42.43 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $87,608 | $42.12 |
| 8 | Chesterfield, MO | $85,836 | $41.27 |
| 9 | Duluth, GA | $80,596 | $38.75 |
| 10 | New York, NY | $80,430 | $38.67 |
| 11 | Albuquerque, NM | $79,045 | $38.00 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $72,593 | $34.90 |
| 13 | Broomfield, CO | $71,962 | $34.60 |
| 14 | Lincoln, NE | $71,191 | $34.23 |
An e-learning developer's salary ranges from $66,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $117,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $117,000 | $9,750 | $56 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| Average | $88,260 | $7,355 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 10th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
The highest paying types of e-learning developers are senior sharepoint developer, lead web developer, and senior java developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webmaster | $62,413 | $5,201 | $30.01 | 20,084 |
| Software Trainer | $68,647 | $5,721 | $33.00 | 37,100 |
| Web Design/Development | $69,901 | $5,825 | $33.61 | 184,573 |
| Java/J2ee Developer | $90,995 | $7,583 | $43.75 | 237,912 |
| Web Application Developer | $85,840 | $7,153 | $41.27 | 229,802 |
| PHP Developer | $91,010 | $7,584 | $43.75 | 166,706 |
Top companies hiring e-learning developers now:
E-learning developer salaries at Google and Macy's are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average e-learning developer salary at companies like Natural Grocers and Jefferies are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $136,347 | $65.55 | |
| 2 | Macy's | $127,089 | $61.10 |
| 3 | Natural Grocers | $105,970 | $50.95 |
| 4 | Jefferies | $103,869 | $49.94 |
| 5 | Talbots | $103,194 | $49.61 |
| 6 | Wells Fargo | $102,226 | $49.15 |
| 7 | Michael Kors | $100,880 | $48.50 |
| 8 | Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | $100,355 | $48.25 |
| 9 | Udacity | $99,406 | $47.79 |
| 10 | Jill Acquisition LLC | $98,661 | $47.43 |
| 11 | MOHELA | $92,223 | $44.34 |
| 12 | TaisTech | $90,292 | $43.41 |
| 13 | VWR, Part of Avantor | $87,249 | $41.95 |
| 14 | Texas Health Resources | $87,239 | $41.94 |
| 15 | Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (Semiconductor & Display) | $86,647 | $41.66 |
| 16 | WWF Operating Company | $85,599 | $41.15 |
| 17 | AvL Technologies | $85,331 | $41.02 |
| 18 | Lassonde Pappas & Co | $85,070 | $40.90 |
| 19 | ServiceTitan | $84,713 | $40.73 |
| 20 | Gulfstream Aerospace | $84,278 | $40.52 |
The average e-learning developer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $98,662 | $47.43 |
| 2 | Professional | $92,882 | $44.65 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $92,389 | $44.42 |
| 4 | Technology | $91,397 | $43.94 |
| 5 | Retail | $88,791 | $42.69 |
| 6 | Health Care | $77,217 | $37.12 |
The average e-learning developer salary has risen by $14,339 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average e-learning developer earned $73,921 annually, but today, they earn $88,260 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for e-learning developers over the last decade.
Compare e-learning developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare e-learning developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,300 | $42.43 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $85,400 | $41.03 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $83,400 | $40.11 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $81,700 | $39.27 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $79,500 | $38.20 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Franchise | E-Biker Amboy RD | New York, NY | 06/21/2025 | $33,392 |
| Caci International | E-Learning Developer/Instructional Designer | Frederick, MD | 06/13/2025 | $66,100 |
| Aa270 | E-Learning Developer | Austin, TX | 06/09/2025 | $62,000 |
| Domino's Pizza | E-Biker Amboy RD | New York, NY | 06/04/2025 | $33,392 |
| Somewhere | E-Learning Developer | New York, NY | 05/23/2025 | $62,610 |
| Domino's Franchise | E-Biker Amboy RD | New York, NY | 05/21/2025 | $33,392 |
| State of Texas | E-Learning Developer | Austin, TX | 05/17/2025 | $62,000 |
| Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick | E-Learning Developer (Contract) | Atlanta, GA | 05/11/2025 | $52,175 |
| Domino's Pizza | E-Biker Amboy RD | New York, NY | 05/05/2025 | $33,392 |
| Insight Global | Microservices Developer Intl India-EOR 997737D5 | Atlanta, GA | 05/02/2025 | $33,392 |
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